Breitengrad beeinflusst die zirkadiane Rhythmik

Menschen unterscheiden sich in ihrer Präferenz für Morgen- oder Abendaktivität. Dies wird durch Gene und soziale Faktoren gesteuert, aber auch durch die Umwelt.

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